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Y685 XEC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,824 mi
Last recorded94,824 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 XEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 90,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 90,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres heavily worn on insde edges

front antiroll bar D bushes worn

front registration plate damage

n/s/ washer jet weak

noise from rear brakes.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,625 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,689 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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Y685 XEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y685 XEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y685 XEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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